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Hamilton - uplifting, spectacular experience! New Zealand lies in the South Pacific to the east of Waikato Australia, and is similar in size to Japan or California. Snow-capped mountain ranges trace the backbones of both the Islands and you are never very far from the uncrowded coastline, which is indented with inlets, coves and bays. New Zealand enjoys a , which

Christchurch - encourages students to take part in a wide range of unique and exciting all-season activities. Canterbury

The University of Canterbury was established Accommodation The is New Zealand’s most Accommodation in 1873 by scholars from University. The modern and innovative university. It is located in University has an international reputation for All Study Abroad students are guaranteed housing the river city of Hamilton, New Zealand’s fourth Students can apply for following accommodation academic excellence in both teaching and research. (either on or off campus) when classes are in largest city in the northern central area of the options: The campus is one of the loveliest in New Zealand, session. While every endeavour will be made to , 90 minutes drive south of . • Halls of Residence with three meals each day accommodate student’s preferences, we cannot with beautifully landscaped grounds and modern • Self catered on-campus accommodation where facilities. guarantee that you will get your first choice of The name “Waikato” is a M¯aori word, meaning Why Study Abroad in accommodation. Excellent accommodation is “running water”, and is the name of both the local students cook their own meals is the largest city in New Zealand’s available in the Ilam Flats, located within easy , and the river running through Hamilton. • Living off-campus, sharing a house or flat with New Zealand? and is in the heart of the province of walking distance of the campus, shopping centers, The M¯aori character of the campus is an important other students. Canterbury. The city offers plentiful cultural and restaurants and bus transportation to the city center. aspect of the University of Waikato’s identity. All students are assisted to secure accommodation, New Zealand offers everything you are looking for recreational opportunities and a vibrant café and The flats are fully furnished and usually house however places on campus are limited and single in the perfect Study Abroad environment. Students love the relaxed atmosphere of the Waikato restaurant scene. Beautiful beaches are close by and 5 to 6 students. semester study abroad students are encouraged to campus and the close proximity to so many of New • Stunningly beautiful natural environment and skiing and snowboarding can be live off-campus. awesome recreational opportunities. found at five ski fields within Zealand’s major lifestyle and ninety minutes of the Student Support adventure attractions. • English speaking and culturally rich, with a safe Within one and half and stable political climate and friendly people. city. Rafting, kayaking Student Support and bungy jumping International students are provided with a hours drive of the • New Zealand is still somewhat “off the beaten “I’m having the time of my life.” are all just a short wide range of services including airport pick university are The University of Waikato provides a very track” with new experiences and challenges that up, comprehensive orientation program, world renowned comprehensive ongoing support service Courtney came to Canterbury to pursue forestry, something she couldn’t do drive away. will enhance your sense of independence and self accommodation assistance, academic tourism resorts, to all international students, beginning confidence. at the University of California. Recreation advice, Student Health Center and excellent surfing even before you arrive in New Zealand. • International quality tuition, with a supportive “I took an environmental law class back home and and athletic Recreation Center membership. Staffed by and swimming chose New Zealand as the case study. It just We will arrange for your airport pickup, atmosphere, where faculty and students interact looked so beautiful. Going out into the field is facilities student advisors the International Student beaches, forest and provide a comprehensive onsite as colleagues. really cool. It is great to see all the we’ve located on Support Center is equipped with computer parks, lakes, orientation program. The International • In the center of the South Pacific, you are been learning in class. It’s also neat to be going campus facilities and all the comforts thermal pools, Center has a comfortable Drop In Center perfectly located to add an Australian or Pacific through forests with a professor who can answer include football of home. and limestone offering complimentary hot drinks, tourist Island visit to your overseas experience. all your questions.” and caves. The information, academic advising, free fields, tennis The Students’ Association coordinates a largest ski area • A great exchange rate for visitors from the Courtney Estes, Santa Barbara internet and email access and a dedicated courts, squash, wide range of clubs and special interest in New Zealand international student counselling service. USA, so your money goes further. Independent activities and has cafes and bar service in its budget travel in New Zealand is easy and volleyball and table is only three hours spacious and well-appointed building. inexpensive. tennis. drive away. “… unique to Waikato; including the Ma- ori/ The University is spread Renowned Naturalist, Professor David Bellamy made the Pacific influence …” discovery for himself; over 166 acres of beautifully “Waikato was an obvious choice because of my course of studies; world landscaped grounds, with extensive sporting and “From the outside looking in, New Zealand is a precious green jewel literature and cultural studies. Things that are unique to Waikato; including floating in the enormity of the Pacific Ocean. The tourists of tomorrow the Ma- ori/Pacific influence, all made sense and are qualities I have not recreational areas surrounding three ornamental are increasingly demanding a new experience, a Grand Tour complete found at other universities in New Zealand. The longer I have stayed, the lakes. The campus provides excellent modern study with an educational component that will enrich their lives in an more I appreciate the opportunity I have been given. It is something that facilities and a wide range of student amenities, unforgettable way …” has changed my life forever.” and facilities. - New Zealand offers it all! Aaron Citrin, UC Santa Cruz Information for Applicants University of Canterbury & Academic Program University of Waikato, New Zealand follows a Southern Hemisphere academic year, beginning in February and ending in November. It is divided into 2 semesters, with a mid year Winter break in June/July. Most faculties offer a mid-year intake so it is possible to enroll in the February - June or the July - November semesters, as well as the year long program. New Zealand Canterbury Waikato The CCIS Study Abroad Programme Canterbury is a medium-sized Over 2,500 of Waikato’s 14,000 students university where 12,600 students are international, from an extremely World-class choose from over 100 different diverse variety of countries, particularly “Do it, “…refreshing and subjects in 7 faculties, Arts, the Pacific Rim and Asia. programmes Science, Law, Engineering, don’t hesitate” serene…” Waikato is a comprehensive Commerce, Forestry, Music “Studying in another country is simple”, says “A drastic change from Los Angeles, but still, I & Fine Arts. More than university, offering many different Derek. “Do it, don’t hesitate.” found it quite refreshing and serene in Hamilton. Safe and friendly majors taught across seven 2,500 international students The 20-year-old hasn’t looked back since There aren’t any skyscrapers or crazy traffic hours... environment represent 75 countries. distinct Schools of Studies. deciding to spend a year studying at Canterbury. but instead, nice quiet walks along the river or quick travels to surrounding towns and cities. Almost at the end of his forest silviculture degree back home, The University of Canterbury In a nationwide research ranking Waikato University has great staff – people who will actually take time to Recreational Derek decided to come to Canterbury for a year to pursue his interest in settle whatever problems you have. . . in other words, you’re not has been ranked overall as completed in 2004, the University game management. of Waikato was ranked No.1 ‘just a number’. opportunities abound one of the two top universities Derek enjoys the best of both worlds, studying aspects of the environment An unforgettable international experience (the fact that I didn’t have to for research in a national survey amongst New Zealand universities at university during the week, and spending the weekends outdoors. learn a foreign language in order to communicate with the people, was a conducted in 2004. in such subjects as Accounting and “Not only has belonging to a few of the clubs on campus been a great way plus!). There were many instances when I felt very welcome and accepted Finance, International Business, Human of meeting people, they have also been a real convenient way to get around as an international student/foreigner.” You are required to enroll for a full Resources, Applied Mathematics, Computer and see the sights.” Christine Minjung Choi, California time programme of study appropriate to Science, Communications and Media Studies, Derek Smith, USA your length of . This normally consists of 3 to 4 Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Chemistry. courses for a single semester.

Academic Program highlights popular with Study In addition to the above, further programs that Abroad students at Canterbury include: Study Abroad students find popular include: Program Sponsors • Antarctic Studies • American Studies • Environmental Studies • Tourism & Leisure • Biological Sciences • Commerce • • International Business Montana State University Consortium for • Engineering • Forestry • Pacific Studies • Indigenous and - Bozeman Office of International Studies • Geological Sciences • Information Technology • Biotechnology Native Issues International Programs • Law • Linguistics • Electronic Commerce • Liberal Arts The College Consortium for • M¯aori Studies • Pacific Studies • Women’s Studies • Psychology Montana State University International Studies, a • Philosophy and • Physics and Astronomy • Media and • is a four-year public, of and Religious Studies Communication • And many more…. comprehensive, land grant universities - two and four year, • Sociology Plus many more … university with undergraduate large and small, public and and graduate programs in liberal arts, basic sciences, private, domestic and foreign - encompasses the the professional areas, agriculture, architecture, broad spectrum of international higher education. business, nursing, education and engineering. The CCIS sponsors more than 80 study abroad programs Tuition Costs Eligibility Office of International Programs administers CCIS in 31 countries for a semester, or full academic year. Costs vary from year to year - contact Montana State All international students on the CCIS Study Abroad programs to Morocco, and New Zealand. In all of its programs and activities, CCIS strives for a University for current fees. Program at Canterbury and Waikato must have high level of academic excellence. completed at least one year in a tertiary institution. Cost of Living Students applying to either University must have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Estimated living costs in New Zealand are approximately US$5,000 - US$7,000 per semester, For additional information on the CCIS New Zealand Program excluding airfares and tuition fees. Application Deadlines contact: Detailed information on cost of living can be found Applications for the CCIS Study Abroad Program Montana State University - Bozeman, Office of International Programs, on the university websites: at the University of Canterbury or the University of Waikato, in New Zealand, must be submitted by: CCIS New Zealand Program, 400 Culbertson Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, Canterbury (406) 994 7151 (Tel), (406) 994 1619 (Fax) http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/costs/living.shtml 1st November for Semester 1 http://www.montana.edu/international/newzealandprogram Waikato 1st April for Semester 2 email: [email protected] http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/costlife.htm